Brave New World is a "brilliant caricature of the present" that "probably casts no light on the future". What is the author's opinion of the book?
1) The author believes that Brave New World accurately reflects the present but offers no insights into the future.
2) The author thinks that Brave New World is a brilliant portrayal of the present and provides valuable insights into the future.
3) The author believes that Brave New World is a flawed representation of the present and offers no insights into the future.
4) The author thinks that Brave New World is a brilliant caricature of the present and provides valuable insights into the future.